Super Scarce & Desirable, Mauser C96 6-shot Conehammer, Retailed By Westley Richards, All Matching, ANTIQUE
Description:
Mauser made very few 6-shot Conehammers, this fixed sight example, caliber 7.63mm, in the usual range as referenced in the classic text System Mauser. Standard features include a long extractor, independently secured firing pin, earliest variation safety. Frame slotted for stock. Chamber with three line address. Crown/C/U/ on left side of barrel extension. Antler proof on right side. External serial numbers are all matched to “6991”. The left frame is roll marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co.”. Disassembly shows all matching internal numbers including the locking block, subframe, transfer bar, bolt, and firing pin. The full serial number is inscribed on the inner surface of both grips. Lanyard loop is present.
Condition:
95% original rust blue with sharp edge wear and fading in the usual places, particularly on the front and back straps. Comparable condition fire blued parts, showing no suggestion of enhancement. Grips oil stained, darkened, with scattering of light handling marks. Bright bore, light etching, sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely scarce Conehammer variation, with the Westley Richards retailer marking, in high original condition, seldom offered for sale.
Mauser C96 6-shot Conehammer, All Matching, ANTIQUE, 6991, PCA-196
$14,995.00
Super Scarce & Desirable, Mauser C96 6-shot Conehammer, Retailed By Westley Richards, All Matching, ANTIQUE
1 in stock
Description
Synopsis:
Super Scarce & Desirable, Mauser C96 6-shot Conehammer, Retailed By Westley Richards, All Matching, ANTIQUE
Description:
Mauser made very few 6-shot Conehammers, this fixed sight example, caliber 7.63mm, in the usual range as referenced in the classic text System Mauser. Standard features include a long extractor, independently secured firing pin, earliest variation safety. Frame slotted for stock. Chamber with three line address. Crown/C/U/ on left side of barrel extension. Antler proof on right side. External serial numbers are all matched to “6991”. The left frame is roll marked “WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co.”. Disassembly shows all matching internal numbers including the locking block, subframe, transfer bar, bolt, and firing pin. The full serial number is inscribed on the inner surface of both grips. Lanyard loop is present.
Condition:
95% original rust blue with sharp edge wear and fading in the usual places, particularly on the front and back straps. Comparable condition fire blued parts, showing no suggestion of enhancement. Grips oil stained, darkened, with scattering of light handling marks. Bright bore, light etching, sharp rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. An extremely scarce Conehammer variation, with the Westley Richards retailer marking, in high original condition, seldom offered for sale.
Additional information
PCA-196
NLR
6991
7.63mm
Mauser
England
Pre WWI
Germany
C96
Near EXC
Bright
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